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JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES (SAP) FAR 13.106-1(b)

SOLICITATIONS MAY BE LIMITED TO ONE SOURCE ONLY IF THE CONTRACTING OFFICER DETERMINES THAT ONLY ONE SOURCE IS REASONABLY AVAILABLE. THIS DETERMINATION MUST BE SUPPORTED WITH FULL JUSTIFICATION FOR SOLE SOURCE FROM THE CUSTOMER. WHEN THE CUSTOMER DESCRIBES AN ITEM WITH A PURCHASE DESCRIPTION WHICH LIMITS THE AVAILABILITY TO ONE SOURCE, THE JUSTIFICATION MUST EXPLAIN WHY THE ITEM IS THE ONLY ONE THAT WILL MEET THE GOVERNMENT’S REQUIREMENT. STATEMENTS SUCH AS "ONLY KNOWN SOURCE" OR "ONLY SOURCE WHICH CAN MEET THE REQUIRED DELIVERY DATE" ARE INADEQUATE TO SUPPORT A SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE. Do not use marketing language in this document. Language such as “This company has made its mark,” “This company is recognized as industry’s best,” and “This company is the leader in…” is unacceptable.

PURCHASE REQUEST OR REQUISITION

NUMBER

2123403B4500CW063

PROJECT/TASK

NUMBER

ESTIMATED AMOUNT:

$57,984.00

CITE AUTHORITY & JUSTIFICATION TYPE – READ FAR 6.302 TO DETERMINE APPROPRIATE TYPE

10 U.S.C. § 3204(a)(1) ONLY ONE RESPONSIBLE SOURCE AND NO OTHER SUPPLIES OR SERVICES WILL SATISFY

AGENCY REQUIREMENTS.

☐ 10 U.S.C. § 3204(a)(2) UNUSUAL AND COMPELLING URGENCY

☐ 10 U.S.C. § 3204(a)(3) INDUSTRIAL MOBILIZATION; ENGINEERING, DEVELOPMENTAL, OR RESEARCH CAPABILITY; OR

EXPERT SERVICES

☐ 10 U.S.C. § 3204(a)(4) INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENT

☐ 10 U.S.C. § 3204(a)(5) AUTHORIZED OR REQUIRED BY STATUTE – MUST PROVIDE IT

☐ 10 U.S.C. § 3204(a)(6) NATIONAL SECURITY

☐ 10 U.S.C. § 3204(a)(7) PUBLIC INTEREST [SECRETARY OF HOMELAND SECURITY NEEDS TO APPROVE THIS DOC]

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES OR SERVICES REQUIRED, AND THE INTENDED USE.

Purchase of:

Five (05) NSN: 4210-01-F22-6533 P/N: AFP-USCG75-FACP, Kit, Enclosure Panel Fire Alarm OEM: A.F.P. Corporation CAGE: 0DS58

UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS THAT LIMIT AVAILABILITY TO ONLY ONE SOURCE, WITH THE REASON NO OTHER SUPPLIES OR SERVICES CAN BE USED. This item is solely manufactured by MARIOFF INC. or their authorized North American distributor Associated Fire Protection for the Coast Guard 65-75 WLR Coast Guard Inland River Tenders Chemtron Retrofit Fire Suppression systems which are obsolete. The Kit, Enclosure Panel Fire Alarm is vital to the cutter and its crew.

Without the Kit, Enclosure Panel Fire Alarm this will not trigger an alarm and activate the installed Fire Suppression System. This leaves the cutter without Main Space Fire Protection while conducting its primary mission of Aids to Navigation on vital commercial navigable waterways of the inland river system. The inland river system is a critical tributary for commerce where billions of dollars of supplies and petroleum pass thru and are delivered to ports and refineries. This unique Kit, Enclosure Panel Fire Alarm is built strictly for the Coast Guard to retrofit an existing system that is obsolete.

A DESCRIPTION OF EFFORTS MADE TO ENSURE THAT QUOTATIONS OR OFFERS ARE SOLICITED FROM AS MANY

POTENTIAL SOURCES AS PRACTICABLE (INCLUDE YOUR MARKET RESEARCH EFFORTS HERE).

Conducted market research using internet searches, GSA Advantage, and reviewed previous purchases through NESSS to identify vendors who would have the ability to provide the required materials. Ram Winch was the only viable source identified.

REASON THAT SUGGESTED SOURCE IS THE ONLY SOURCE WHICH CAN PROVIDE THE SUPPLIES OR SERVICES.

The Coast Guard did not purchase the manufacturer's proprietary data rights, and therefore, cannot determine with certainty that an alternative part number would mount to, interface with, or operate effectively with Coast Guard Cutters. Failure of an alternative part, not conforming to the OEM's specifications, could cause damage to the cutters. The manufacturing drawing and specifications have not been purchased by the Coast Guard.

EXPLAIN WHY AN ADEQUATE PURCHASE DESCRIPTION OR OTHER INFORMATION SUITABLE TO SOLICIT BY FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION HAS NOT BEEN DEVELOPED OR ARE NOT AVAILABLE. When Coast Guard purchased the original equipment there were no requirements for manufacturer's drawings, detailed parts lists, design or testing procedures.

OEM is only know manufacturer that has the techniques, design specifications, testing, quality assurance capability, and documentation necessary to manufacture these parts as used on board 65'/75' WLR Coast Guard Cutters.

https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-6#FAR_6_302 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/10/3204 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/10/3204 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/10/3204 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/10/3204 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/10/3204 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/10/3204 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/10/3204

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PROVIDE A STATEMENT OF ACTIONS, IF ANY, THE GOVERNMENT MAY TAKE TO REMOVE OR OVERCOME ANY

BARRIERS TO COMPETITION BEFORE FUTURE ACQUISITIONS ARE REQUIRED.

COR will continue to conduct market research with a focus on locating vendors that are able to meet requirements; however, without technical data described above, obtaining full and open competition will be difficult. The Coast Guard cannot require any vendor to release proprietary information.

SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CUSTOMER CODE

IBCT-

SUP

TELEPHONE

NUMBER

(410) 762-6186

DATE

04/06/2023

SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

CODE TELEPHONE

NUMBER

DATE